Category Archives: Russia

Russiaâ€™s capital has a well-deserved reputation for being an expensive place to live, or to travel to, and certainly if you go to the glamorous clubs or exclusive restaurants favoured by the cityâ€™s rich and beautiful, youâ€™ll find yourself paying heavily for the privilege. But Moscow doesnâ€™t have to be expensive. From free, or very…

Moscow is not your usual backpacking destination, especially because of its reputation for being one of the most expensive and unfriendly cities in the world, but once you break beneath the stereotypical hard and chilly exterior, you will discover a city that oozes history, charm and affordable extravagance. Vodka Museum Vodka fans, be aware â€“…

Russia is an eclectic place- barren but beautiful, a mix of poverty and unbelievable excess, tradition and rapid progress. Itâ€™s fascinating, vibrant and a little overwhelming, all at once. Donâ€™t be put off travelling here because of the bad press, perceived difficulties or especially because you think thereâ€™s nothing to see or do. Right now…